RN Care Manager (Mississippi)

Molina Talent Acquisition; Mississippi; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Molina Healthcare seeks a Care Manager RN to support care management and coordination across the continuum, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure member progress toward outcomes and cost-effective care.

The role involves comprehensive assessments, developing care plans with the member and care network, and conducting home visits or telephonic contacts as required. Travel 25-40% may be required based on state contracts.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in health care, care management or related setting.
• Registered Nurse with active, unrestricted license in state of practice.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel.
• Understanding of EMR and HIPAA requirements.
• Knowledge of community resources and care coordination concepts.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive member assessments within regulatory timelines.
• Develops and implements care coordination plans with member and care network.
• Performs telephonic, home visits or in-person contacts as needed.
• Monitors care plan effectiveness and documents interventions.
• Maintains ongoing member caseload and outreach.
• Promotes integration of behavioral health, LTSS and community resources.
• Facilitates ICT meetings and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Uses motivational interviewing to support behavior change.
• Identifies barriers to care and provides assistance as needed.
• May provide consultation and resources to peers; complex cases may be assigned.

Skills

Care management

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Independence

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Motivational interviewing

HIPAA familiarity

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Provides support for care management/care coordination activities and collaborates with multidisciplinary team coordinating integrated delivery of member care across the continuum. Strives to ensure member progress toward desired outcomes and contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care.

Essential Job Duties

• Completes comprehensive assessments of members per regulated timelines and determines who may qualify for care management based on clinical judgment, changes in member health or psychosocial wellness and triggers identified in assessments.
• Develops and implements care coordination plan in collaboration with member, caregiver, physician and/or other appropriate health care professionals and member support network to address member needs and goals.
• Conducts telephonic, face-to-face or home visits as required.
• Performs ongoing monitoring of care plan to evaluate effectiveness, document interventions and goal achievement, and suggest changes accordingly.
• Maintains ongoing member caseload for regular outreach and management.
• Promotes integration of services for members including behavioral health, long-term services and supports (LTSS), and home and community resources to enhance continuity of care.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary care team (ICT) meetings and informal ICT collaboration.
• Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guideposts to educate, support and motivate change during member contacts.
• Assesses for barriers to care, provides care coordination and assistance to member to address concerns.
• May provide consultation, resources and recommendations to peers as needed.
• Care manager RNs may be assigned complex member cases and medication regimens.
• Care manager RNs may conduct medication reconciliation as needed.
• 25-40% estimated local travel may be required (based upon state/contractual requirements).

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in health care, preferably in care management, or experience in a medical and/or behavioral health setting, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements, unless otherwise required by law.
• Understanding of the electronic medical record (EMR) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to operate proactively and demonstrate detail-oriented work.
• Ability to work within a variety of settings and adjust style as needed - working with diverse populations, various personalities and personal situations.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and self-motivation.
• Responsiveness in all forms of communication, and ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
• Excellent time-management and prioritization skills, and ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change.
• Excellent problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program proficiency, and ability to navigate online portals and databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Case Manager (CCM).

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.

Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V